By now it's common knowledge that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a much more effective training modality than low-intensity, long-duration aerobic exercise. Combine HIIT with our favorite training tool - the kettlebell - and you have the dream team of exercise efficiency. Kettlebell training is fast, portable, and versatile, and helps you build both strength and cardiovascular [...]
From KBFitBritt.com Kettlebells have become increasingly popular in the fitness world, and for good reason. They are an incredible tool to build strength, conditioning, unilateral coordination, endurance, and mobility. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of misinformation on the internet about kettlebell training. People throw a kettlebell around for a few weeks and call themselves experts, [...]
Building muscle can seem complicated and overwhelming at times, with so many philosophies and programs on the web promising 2 inches to your biceps in 2 weeks. Fortunately, Brad Schoenfeld, PH.D, C.S.C.S., and fitness expert on body composition training has brought some clarity to the topic after years of research. He has concluded that there [...]
It's time for the second installment of KOR Strength and Conditioning Benchmarks Tip videos. To remind you, KOR trainers selected six exercises that they believe to be fundamental to strength and fitness. Within each exercise they determined three weight level goals, for both men and women. Here's the breakdown: For the last few months, KOR [...]
By now you've probably heard about KOR's benchmarks, but if not we'll bring you up to speed. KOR trainers have selected six exercises that they believe to be fundamental to strength and fitness. Within each exercise they have determined three weight level goals, for both men and women. Here's a diagram to break it down: [...]
I’ve finally done it. Something I’ve said I would never do. I registered for the 2016 San Diego Rock and Roll Half Marathon! Am I crazy? Am I a masochist? Maybe. I’m not much of a runner. I get a few miles in fairly regularly but distance has never been my thing. So as I [...]
